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South Africa Legends will lock horns with West Indies Legends in the third match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on 4th October at 5:00 PM IST as the World Championship of Legends 2026 continues.
Get the best SA-L vs WI-L Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd match of the World Championship of Legends 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for SA-L vs WI-L Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips for My11Circle Team:
Captaincy Picks:
Faf du Plessis – Faf returns to the WCL with South Africa Champions as an experienced right-handed top-order batter, adding considerable attacking quality alongside the team’s established stars. |
AB de Villiers – De Villiers remains one of the competition’s standout performers after an extraordinary 2025 campaign, when he amassed 431 runs, including an unbeaten 120 in the final, and finished as Player of the Tournament. |
Top Picks:
Wayne Parnell – Parnell brings left-arm pace and all-round ability to South Africa Champions, while his 11 wickets in WCL 2025 made him the leading wicket-taker of the previous edition |
Dwayne Bravo – A seasoned T20 all-rounder, Bravo gives West Indies Champions a right-handed batting option and right-arm medium-pace bowling experience, adding balance to their squad. |
Budget Picks:
Sheldon Cottrell – Cottrell operates as a left-arm fast-medium bowler and has already built a strong WCL record, taking 3 wickets in five matches in 2025 while providing West Indies with a specialist pace option. |
JP Duminy – Duminy adds valuable experience to South Africa Champions as a left-handed batter and left-arm orthodox spinner, giving the side another versatile all-round option in the middle order. |
SA-L vs WI-L World Championship of Legends 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Faf du Plessis & AB de Villiers |
Vice-Captain | Wayne Parnell & Dwayne Bravo |
SA-L vs WI-L Dream11 Prediction Team 1 (My11Circle Team 1):
- Keepers – AB de Villiers, Afy Fletcher
- Batters – Faf du Plessis ©, Colin Ingram, Lendl Simmons, Chris Gayle
- All-Rounders – Wayne Parnell (VC), Dwayne Bravo, Carlos Brathwaite
- Bowlers – Imran Tahir, Fidel Edwards
SA-L vs WI-L Dream11 Prediction Team 2 (My11Circle Team 2):
- Keepers – AB de Villiers ©, Afy Fletcher
- Batters – Faf du Plessis, Lendl Simmons, Chris Gayle
- All-Rounders – Wayne Parnell, Jean-Paul Duminy, Dwayne Bravo (VC), Carlos Brathwaite
- Bowlers – Imran Tahir, Sheldon Cottrell
SA-L vs WI-L Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3 World Championship of Legends 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Sarel Erwee | NA | NA |
Dave Mohammed | NA | NA |
SA-L vs WI-L Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3 World Championship of Legends 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Faf du Plessis |
GL Captaincy Choice | AB de Villiers |
Punt Picks | Sheldon Cottrell and JP Duminy |
Dream11 Combination | 2-4-3-2 |
SA-L vs WI-L Match Preview:
South Africa Champions will face West Indies Champions in the third match of the World Championship of Legends 2026 on Sunday, October 4, at 5:00 PM IST at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. The match marks the opening league fixture for both sides. South Africa Champions enter the third season as defending champions after claiming the 2025 title, while West Indies Champions return with a strong group of experienced T20 players. Moreover, the 2026 tournament features seven teams competing in a single round-robin league, with the top four progressing to the semi-finals.
South Africa Champions bring impressive WCL form into this contest after winning four of their five league matches in 2025. They then edged Australia Champions by one run in the semi-final before defeating Pakistan Champions by nine wickets in the final. AB de Villiers led their campaign with 431 runs, including a remarkable unbeaten 120 in the final, while JP Duminy remained unbeaten on 50 during the title-clinching chase. Meanwhile, West Indies Champions managed only one victory in the 2025 league stage, but they still possess proven match-winners such as Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, Andre Russell and Lendl Simmons. Their previous WCL meeting with South Africa ended in a rain-affected tie before South Africa prevailed in the bowl-out, adding another interesting chapter to this rivalry.
On paper, South Africa Champions have the depth and experience required to make another strong title defence, with de Villiers, Faf du Plessis, Colin Ingram and JP Duminy strengthening their batting unit. In addition, Imran Tahir, Wayne Parnell, Aaron Phangiso and Duanne Olivier provide variety with the ball. West Indies Champions, however, can match that firepower through Gayle, Russell and Bravo, while Fidel Edwards, Sheldon Cottrell and Sulieman Benn offer further pace and spin options. Therefore, the middle overs could decide the contest at Sharjah, especially if the surface slows during the afternoon and brings South Africa’s spin attack into greater influence.
SA-L vs WI-L Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
South Africa Legends | 0 |
West Indies Legends | 0 |
SA-L vs WI-L Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 35°C |
Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 149 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 60% |
SA-L vs WI-L Playing 11s (Predicted):
South Africa Legends Playing 11:
1) Faf du Plessis
2) Richard Levi
3) Colin Ingram
4) AB de Villiers (c & wk)
5) Jean-Paul Duminy
6) Albie Morkel
7) Wayne Parnell
8) Imran Tahir
9) Duanne Olivier
10) Hardus Viljoen
11) Aaron Phangiso
West Indies Legends Playing 11:
1) Chris Gayle ©
2) Lendl Simmons
3) Shivnarine Chanderpaul
4) Dwayne Bravo
5) Raymon Reifer
6) Carlos Brathwaite
7) Chadwick Walton (wk)
8) Rayad Emrit
9) Sheldon Cottrell
10) Fidel Edwards
11) Sulieman Benn
SA-L vs WI-L Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination, West Indies Legends is expected to win this match.
